Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Francis J. Klemensic
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Mr. Klemensic has more than 25 years experience practicing medical malpractice defense as well as general civil and insurance litigation in state and federal courts throughout Pennsylvania. His main focus is on the defense of health care providers including hospitals, physicians, dentists, podiatrists, rehabilitation facilities, therapists, and psychiatrists.
Overview
- English
- Quinnipiac University, J.D., graduated 1984
- Gannon University, graduated 1981
- Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute - Member
- Erie County Bar Association - Medical Legal Committee
- Pennsylvania Bar Association - Member
- American Association for Justice - Member
- Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association - Member
- Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association - Member
- Erie Summer Festival of the Arts - Board Member
- Millcreek Youth Athletic Association - Baseball and Basketball Coach
- English
- Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute - Member
- Erie County Bar Association - Medical Legal Committee
- Pennsylvania Bar Association - Member
- American Association for Justice - Member
- Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association - Member
- Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association - Member
- Erie Summer Festival of the Arts - Board Member
- Millcreek Youth Athletic Association - Baseball and Basketball Coach
- Quinnipiac University, J.D., graduated 1984
- Gannon University, graduated 1981
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Pittsburgh (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Awards:
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, 2011
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Primary Care Physician
Obtained a defense verdict for a primary care physician in a case involving the alleged failure to timely diagnose and treat recurrent endometrial cancer in a patient diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease.
- Orthopedic Surgeon
Obtained a defense verdict for an orthopedic surgeon in a case involving alleged inappropriate surgical technique resulting in a brachial plexus injury during total shoulder replacement surgery. Trial presentation involved a demonstration of the surgery with the actual operating room table depicting table positioning, drapes and anesthesia.
- Ophthalmologist
Obtained a compulsory non-suit in favor of an ophthalmologist in a case involving the alleged failure to timely diagnose and treat a pituitary tumor in a patient diagnosed with glaucoma.
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